Look Who's Talking
Community Action Council's Look Who's Talking podcast is completely Head Start focused with engaging guest that will provide informative and educational conversations with our host, Head Start Director, Jessica Coffie.Head Start programs operate locally to help young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school, promoting children’s development through early learning, health, and family well-being.The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and should not be construed as advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Community Action Council’s governing bodies, leadership or staff, or our fund...
Karen Zamora - Harmony Farm
On this episode we sit down with Karen Zamora, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist, for Harmony Farm Creative Counseling.
Julie Mink and Emma Fryman - The Nest Resources
On this episode we talk with Julie Mink, Family Assistance Supervisor, and Emma Fryman, Director of the Family Assistance Program, about the resources The Nest provides to our community.
Nora Veblen - Wildwood Music Therapy
On this episode we talk with Nora Veblen with Wildwood Music Therapy about how music helps children learn and much more,
Leila Salisbury - Grief in Children
On this episode we talk with Leila W. Salisbury, Executive Director of The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, about understanding grief in children.
Gwin Minter - Gwee'Nola Book Series
On this episode we talk with author, Gwin Minter about her new book series Gwee'Nola - Trunk Tales: The Beginning of a Legacy and how this series is bringing the family together through literacy.
Meredith Lepp and Kim Gardner - Girl Scouts of America
On this episode we talk with Meredith and Kim about the Girl Scouts of America and a special collaboration with Community Action Council's Head Start program..
Dr. Clarissa Bell - Trauma-Exposed Children
On this episode we talk with Dr. Clarissa Bell about trauma-exposed children and how to combat it.
Kelli Parmley - Lexington Public Library
On this episode we talk with Kelli Parmley, Director of Education with the Lexington Public Library and Community Action Council Board member, about all of the resources the library has to offer.
Hannah Wells - The Arboretum and KY’s Children’s Garden
On this episode we talk about the Arboretum and Hannah Wells position there as the Education Coordinator as well as Kentucky's Children Garden.
Eamonn FitzGerald - Fayette County Public Schools
On this episode we talk with Eamonn Fitzgerald, AKA the "Birth to Five Guy," to talk about family engagement in early childhood education.
Roseann Polashek - Scott County Library
On this episode we talk with Roseann Polashek, Youth Services Manger for the Scott County Library, about the community resources available to our community.
Kristin Hughes - Food Chain
On this episode we talk with Kristin Hughes, Co-Executive Director/ Director of Education and Outreach for Food Chain, about healthy eating and food literacy.
Callie Northern - Lexington Living Arts and Science Center
On this episode we talk with Callie Northern, Education Director of Lexington Living Arts and Science Center, about this amazing community resource and how our children can benefit from the program.
Jen Robinson - Nutrition and Resources
On this episode we sat down with Jen Robinson of UK Extension office and nutritional services to talk about nutrition and healthy eating.
Jonathan Hall - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
On this episode we talk with Jonathan Hall about all the resources the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning provides to our community and specifically our children.
David Cozart - Father engagement
On this episode we sit down with David Cozart with Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families about engaging fathers and father figures in our families.
Dr. Pamela Stein - Oral Health in Children
On this episode we sit with Dr. Pamela Stein to talk about some misconceptions and the importance of oral health in children.
Lena Bergman - Therapeutic Services
On this episode we sit with Lena Bergman to talk about therapeutic service and how our Head Start programs utilizes these additional services.
Rose Hampton - Heart Health
On this episode we sit with Rose Hampton, Family Nurse Practitioner for the Council, to talk about heart health.
Asona McMullen and Amber Anthony - Black Children’s Book Week
On this episode we sit down with Asona McMullen and Amber Anthony to talk about literacy and Black Children’s Book Week.
Sparkles Steele - Success Story
On this episode we sit down with Sparkles Steele, Family and Community Advocate, to learn more about her pathway to success in life and at the Council.
Gelonda Zipper - Early Head Start Specialist
On this episode we sit down with Gelonda Zipper to discuss her role as a Early Head Start Specialist.
Lillian Washington - Foster Grandparent
On this episode we sit down with one of our longest volunteers, Lillian Washington, to talk about the Foster Grandparent program and volunteering at the Council.
Julie Shields - Home Visitor for South Central
On this episode we sit down with Julie Shields what it's like to be a Home Visitor for our Harrison County location.
Shawneil Edwards - Day in the life of teacher
On this episode we sit down with Shawneil Edwards a teacher to understand a day in the life of a Head Start teacher.
Katelyn May - Mental Health and Disabilities Specialists
On this episode we sit down with Katelyn May to talk about mental health and disabilities with our Head Start children.
Charles McCann - CCAP Emeritus
On this episode we sit down with Charles McCann, CCAP Emeritus for the Community Action Network, about him serving as a Head Start Director and his time helping others learn more about Community Action.
Megan Martinez - Center Manager
On this episode we talk with Megan Martinez, Center Manager at Fayette West, about how the Council's centers are tailor made for each neighborhood.
Daisy Brown - Mental Health
On this episode we talk with Daisy Brown, Founder and Lead Therapist at the Champion Therapy Center, about mental health and the importance of utilizing the resources available.
Lieutenant Nate Muller - Child Safety
On this episode we talk with Lieutenant Nate Muller of the Lexington Police Department about child safety and the best way to protect your children.
Natoria Walker - HS Parent to HS Teacher
On this episode we talk with Natoria Walker a Head Start parent that now works for the Council.
Christina Cornelison - Madison County Library
On this episode we sit down with Christina Cornelison, Executive Director of the Madison County Library about literacy and activities at the library.
Kevin Hall, Catherine Lowe, Sarah McMahan - Whooping Cough
On this episode we talk with three experts, Kevin Hall, Catherine Lowe and Sarah McMahan from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department about the current whooping cough outbreak in Kentucky.
LeShay Johnson - A Day In The Life of a Pathway Specialist
On this episode we talk with LeShay Johnson to get an idea of the day in the life of a Pathway Specialist at Community Action Council.
Pastor Marvin King - Fatherhood
On this episode we talk with Marvin King, Pastor of First Baptist Church Winchester, about the importance of fatherhood and the impact of male role models.
Traci Norwood - Getting the Most Out of Head Start
On this episode we talk with Traci Norwood, Site Director of The Prep Academy at South Lexington, about partnering with your child’s teachers & The Prep Academy Staff in getting the most out of our Head Start program.
Lea Williams - Parent Spotlight
On this episode we talk with Head Start parent, Lea Williams, about goal setting, endurance, and how the Head Start program has helped her family.
Christina Hiten - Child Nutrition and WIC
On this episode we talk with Jessica's longtime friend Christina Hiten, the Clinical Services Manager at Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, about child nutrition and WIC.
Jerome Thompson - Father Engagement/Involvement
On this episode we sit down with Jerome Thomson, Parliamentarian & Fatherhood Coordinator for the South Carolina State Head Start Association, and talked about father engagement and involvement.
Celeste Presley - Certified Community Action Professional
On this episode we sit down with Aaron Celeste Presley, Head Start Project Manager for the Council, and talk about her experience in achieving her CCAP certification.
